9pm ET, October 22 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
NPR News Now covers Russia-Ukraine conflict updates, including new US-Russia talks and continued attacks, alongside a federal judge halting voter fraud investigations in nine states. The episode also reports on the indictment of Virginia Senator Louise Lucas for marijuana-related charges and a significant sell-off in AI stocks that dragged down the Nasdaq. Additionally, it highlights the ICC receiving the EU’s Sakharov Prize amid US sanctions, rising American stress levels over cost of living, and a South Korean city’s ongoing effort to free a large shark from a canal.
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Russia-Ukraine conflict and US diplomatic efforts
Judge halts voter registration investigations in nine states
Virginia Democrat indicted on federal charges
AI stock sell-off impacts tech markets
ICC wins EU Sakharov Prize amid US sanctions
Survey reveals cost of living as top stressor
Efforts to free shark stuck in South Korean canal
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